Recognition and repair of an incidental umbilical hernia repair during abdominoplasty.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Umbilical hernias are found in 2% of the American adult population with increasing prevalence in overweight and multiparous women. A mesh repair is considered to be a suitable option for those desiring non-cosmetic surgical repair. Despite the mesh plug's reported value in reduction of the recurrence of umbilical hernia from 11% to 1%, there is an increased risk in de-vascularizing the umbilicus with its use.

Presentation of case

We present a case which avoids fascial incisions near the umbilicus, thus preserving the blood supply employing sutures to reduce the small abdominal wall defect which is then further reinforced by overlying rectus muscle plication.

Discussion of case

Hernia repair can be associated with a host of issues, minor and major, includi

SUBMITTER: Zhitny VP 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9577829 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature